CVOR Surgical Technologist III

Job Description

Job Description

A leading hospital in Kansas City featuring more than 585 beds, a Level I Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center, and a Chest Pain Center is seeking an experienced CVOR Surgical Technologist III to join its cardiovascular operating room team.

This position plays a vital role in supporting cardiovascular and endovascular/hybrid surgical procedures by working closely with surgeons, nurses, and the operating room team. As the primary scrub, responsibilities include preparing and managing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment, maintaining a sterile environment, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team throughout each procedure.

When functioning as the secondary scrub, duties include assisting during surgery by handling suction, sponging, cutting sutures, holding retractors, and operating the endoscopic camera to support the surgeon and surgical assistant. This role also requires the ability to serve as the lead surgical technologist across multiple specialty areas, including robotic surgery, total joints, neuro/spine, burn, and vascular procedures. Care is provided to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in CVOR and endovascular/hybrid operating room settings

• Demonstrated ability to lead in robotic, total joints, neuro/spine, burn, and vascular surgery specialties

• At least 2 years of experience in a hospital of similar size and service scope

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Operating Room Technician (CORT) program

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification through NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification through NCCT

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment

Schedule:

• Full-time

• Day shift

• 40-hour work week

• Rotating weekends

• On-call participation required

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities

• Employee assistance program

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Tuition assistance

• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis

• Sign-on bonus available on a case-by-case basis